NORVASC Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (787 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NORVASC with similar:
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| 3 | high BP, 164/80 | I have been a runner for the last 25 years. Ran one marathon in 2000, and have done a number of halfs and 10 milers and 10Ks. Over the past year I have had a little achilles injury and have put on weight (about 12 lbs, not incident to Norvasc). After bein on Norvasc for about a month my legs were very sore, to the extent that when I did a four miler, I had to stope and walk for about 200 M at the halfway point in order to get back. Seemed more winded than usual. I take it before bed and it is not until evening of the next day that feet (not ankles, interestly enough) swell up - to the extent that I'm afraid my shoes will pop off. I just quit Norvasc altogether about a week ago, and I feel better, but not completely normal. | It took the BP down from 164/80 to about the 130/78 range. I am thinking about making a concerted effort at diet, continued workouts and stay with the diuretic (HCTZ). May pure Norvasc and not the generic I am on is the answer. Would consider going back to it if non-generic. | M | 62 | 5 months | 4/22/2008 | 3 | Aorta Dissection/HBP | Feet swelling when setting or on them to long. I have to keep them elevated when on the computer etc. | After 60 day I had my prescription moved to walmart where the generic was cheaper. The generic norvasc they gave me was larger and blue....and after about a week my blood pressure started going up it was not helping with the other meds to keep it down. I am having it refilled at the orig. pharmacy today....I will let you know what happens. Please feel free to email me if you have had simular experiences. | F | 62 | 90 days | 4/17/2008 | 2 | H.B.P. & heart attack | I became severely depressed and got panic attacks. Unable to have an orgasm. Heart palpations. Feeling weird all day. Nearly fainted every time I stood up. | Although it worked as advertised I could not live with the side effects and went back to metoprolol. | M | 54 | 14 days | 4/6/2008 | 1 | HBP | terrible swelling of feet, toes, and legs. bad rash on legs with red splotches and some blistering. very painful. legs very tighly swollen. | will never take it again. | F | 80 | 18 days | 4/6/2008 | 2 | hbp | lightheaded, loss of mental acuity | It was more effective than lisinopril for me. However I am looking to reduce dosage. | M | 40 | 3 months | 3/22/2008 | 5 | Hypertension | None | The generic brand worked better for me and my mother than the original one. Both of our BP's are better managed with consistently lower readings and the difference in cost is so much better with the generic brand. | F | 47 | 4 years | 3/3/2008 | 1 | high blood pressure | Eczema, primarily on hands and feet. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Dec 2007 has confirmed that Calcium Channel Blockers can cause Chronic Eczematous Eruptions, using a double blind study. | M | 63 | 7 years | 3/2/2008 | 3 | high blood pressure | ankles swollen, ankles seem to sprain easier when playing soccer/tennis, blood pressure is down...I'm still living, no other side effects | M | 45 | 5 years | 2/23/2008 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | My side effects are swollen feet & ankles. Tightness in both legs which it may be that my legs are swollen as well but, my feet and ankles look like marshmallows every single day from the moment i wake up and start my day on my feet or even worse when i have to sit for long durations. I've gained 15lbs since 9/07 and have little energy to run on. I also wake up with night sweats and have acid reflux. FUN FUN FUN!!! | I'm on the generic for Norvasc which is Amlodipine Besylate 10MG. I was taking a dieurtic with it but, discontinued taking it. I'm so happy to see that others have also experienced similar side effects as mine such as the edema and low energy because now I know what has been causing all of my symptoms. I know going forward that if i want to get my BP under control i just have to discontinue this RX and lose my weight and hopefully that will cure all these side effects! God Bless Everyone and I hope you figure out how to resolve your health issues. | M | 30 | 5 months | 2/21/2008 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Very painful leg and arm cramps,difficulty walking. Weird and vivid dreams. Little or no sex drive. | Does help lowwer blood pressure with other medications. | M | 55 | 10 months | 2/7/2008 | 1 | uncontrolled High bp | Have not started taking it yet, But filled the prescription for it last night. I came to the internet to check it out. I am not sure this is a good idea. I have a tendency for head aches anyway. | I am going to giveit a try as my blood pressure is being very stubborn and will not come down no matter what drugs I take. But will be very mind full of the side effects. If they start, I will get off of them. | M | 52 | | 2/6/2008 | 1 | high blood pressure | nearly all of them | you're better off trying meditation and biofeedback - they won't make you sick | F | 50 | 4.5 years | 2/3/2008 | 3 | HBP VCHEST PAIN | Swelling ankles weight gain pain feet | Norvasc work great but now they switch me to the generic and now I have dry coughs make sure you use the brand not the generic junk | F | 46 | 5 years | 1/21/2008 | 2 | high blood pressure | My legs and feet feel like clubs and look misshapen. My feet cramp up. In addition to general pain while sitting lying down, or standing, my legs feel stiff when I walk. | Have been on Zestril/Lisinopril for years, but blood pressure crept up. Norvasc brought it down, but I feel I can't live with the side effects and need to find another drug. It scares me to wonder what else this drug is doing that I'm not aware of yet. | F | 53 | 2 months | 1/19/2008 | 4 | migraine prevention | more energy/less fatigue throughout day. experienced more restful sleep in shorter periods of time. general feeling of well-being/elevated mood. | It seemed to really help reduce the amount of migraines I have. I still have severe ones, but less of them. 2 a week instead of four or five. I even went a whole week without having one at all. I also have noticed a remarkable difference in the chronic daily headache I've learned to live with. It's gone! I haven't had any bad side effects. My blood pressure is consistently 120/80, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I'm less tired, and six hours of sleep is actually enough to make me feel rested. Weird side effect, but I can live with it. It seems to be working. | F | 31 | 1 months | 1/18/2008 | 3 | high blood pressure | very few side effects | I just read that calcium channel blockers are linked to increased risk of cancer in post menopausal women and the UK is considering a ban. Any one else heard anything about this? | F | 54 | 10 years | 1/16/2008 | 2 | High BP | extreme fatigue and tiredness on 10 mg, I now take half dose and feel better but BP went up. I used to take diovan with worse side effects. | M | 43 | 5 months | 1/9/2008 | 2 | high blood pressure | headache, wiped out, felt hopeless. (even at 2.5 mg per day) | not able to get to dose that was helpful because of side effects | M | 52 | 21 days | 1/8/2008 | 4 | Very high blood pressure | Swelling of ankles and lower legs | Blood Pressure went from 220/120 to 122/67 in ten days. I experienced no other negative effects and I feel great. Part of the reason I am feeling better is that I'm not worried about those high blood pressure readings any more! | F | 63 | 10 days | 12/28/2007 | 2 | blood pressure | M | 68 | | 12/27/2007 |